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Secret Spot Backpackers

1.5 star property
Hostel in Ballito with an outdoor pool and a poolside bar

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Beach nearby, beach shuttle, surfing
Property grounds
View from property
Outdoor pool
Terrace/patio

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Basic Shared Dormitory (6 x Bunk beds)

Basic Shared Dormitory (6 x Bunk beds)

  • Sleeps 6

Basic Shared Dormitory (10 x Bunk beds)

  • Sleeps 1

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
4 Main Rd, Charka's Rock, Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, 4420

What's nearby

  • Salt Rock Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Thompson's Bay Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Holla Trails - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Ballito Beach - 8 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Umdloti Beach - 26 min drive - 26.9 km

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mugg & Bean On The Move - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chicken Licken - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salt Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Salt Rock Hotel Pty. Ltd. - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Secret Spot Backpackers

Property highlights
Secret Spot Backpackers provides amenities like a poolside bar and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • A TV in the lobby, 1 meeting room, and a billiards/pool table
  • Barbecue grills

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 5 mi
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • 1 poolside bar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • Surfing/body boarding

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning service
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)

More

  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 270 per vehicle (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

Property is also known as

Secret Spot Backpackers
Secret Spot Backpackers Hostel
Secret Spot Backpackers Hostel Umhlali
Secret Spot Backpackers Umhlali
Secret Spot Backpackers Hostel Ballito
Secret Spot Backpackers Ballito
Secret Spot Backpackers Ballito
Secret Spot Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Secret Spot Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Ballito

Frequently asked questions

Does Secret Spot Backpackers have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

What time is check-in at Secret Spot Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 1 PM.

What time is check-out at Secret Spot Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Secret Spot Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 270 per vehicle applies.

Where is Secret Spot Backpackers located?

Situated near the beach, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Salt Rock Beach, Umhlali Library, and Thompson's Bay Beach. Tiffany's Beach and Boulevard Shopping Centre are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Secret Spot Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

5.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 7 reviews" "

6.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Rachel, South Africa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not for solo female travellers
Although my expedia reservation clearly stated 'room', what was available for me was a tent (containing two beds). I arrived too late to go elsewhere. It was disconcerting to hear drunk male tourists stumbling around the tent when I was trying to sleep without being able to lock the door (zipper). The hotel staff were perfectly friendly but nowhere to be found within an hour of checking in. It was an extremely uncomfortable, noisy, and unpleasant night. I expect for groups looking for budget accommodation in a lovely location it might be alright.

10/10 Excellent

excellent service, umhlali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
fantastic service
excellent service

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Run down
hardly no lights and no maintenance in the bedroom and the parking lot. the door entrance has to be open manually

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
מקום יפה מאוד, קרוב לבליטו. 2 דק מעגלים ומחוף הים.הבעל בית יסביר לכם על האיזור.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel à remettre totalement en état et à modernise
Cabines minuscules il ne faut pas être claustrophobe Cuisine commune particulièrement sale Sanitaire en dehors de la chambre